Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 403

Chapter 403: Giving Her Freedom

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Chapter 403

~Snow’s POV~

The Regal Hotel stood tall and imposing, its gold-trimmed exterior glowing under the midday sun. The entrance was a parade of luxury cars, well-dressed businessmen, and high-profile figures who carried themselves like royalty.

But none of them mattered to me.

Only one person, one royalty did—Zara.

I pulled into the parking lot, my grip tightening on the wheel as I spotted Kaid’s car already parked near the entrance.

They were already inside together.

Glacier was restless, growling low in my head. "We should be the ones by her side. Not him."

"Well, traitor, you should have thought of that before you yearned after another woman."

"She’s our mate."

"And Zara is my wife."

"Our."

"No, Glacier, you are not acting like you want her. I want her; I need Zara and I mean it."

"Standing here arguing with me, doesn’t help. Go and get her away from that bloody Lycan."

I rolled my eyes at Glacier before exhaling sharply, shoving the door open. The moment I entered the hotel, I scanned the lobby, ignoring the polite greetings from staff members who recognised me.

I had just one goal in mind.

I spotted a young concierge standing by the reception desk and strode over. "The business meeting Alpha Kaid is attending. Where is it?"

The man blinked, his posture straightening immediately at the sound of Kaid’s name. "Uh..." he took a good look at me and gasped before composing himself, probably recognising who I am. "He is at the Grand Lounge, sir. Second floor."

"Thank you." Without another word, I turned on my heel and headed for the elevators.

As the doors slid shut, I tried to steady my breathing. I wasn’t even sure what I was doing here. Confronting her in the middle of a professional meeting? Dragging her out and demanding she talk to me?

Yes.

That was exactly what I was going to do.

The elevator doors chimed open, and I stepped onto the second floor. My sharp gaze swept the hallway until I saw a set of large double doors slightly ajar.

Laughter and murmured conversations drifted through the crack.

I pushed the doors open.

The Grand Lounge was a masterpiece of sophistication—high ceilings with crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the city, and round tables set with crisp white linens and gleaming silverware.

At the center of it all sat her.

Zara.

She was across the room, seated beside him.

Kaid was leaning slightly toward her, whispering something in her ear that made her smirk. She tilted her head, the soft curls of her hair falling over her shoulder, exposing the smooth skin of her neck.

My mark should be there. Not his eyes but it was fading away and it made my blood boil even more.

Rage pulsed through my veins.

I didn’t think.

I didn’t hesitate.

I walked straight toward them, ignoring the confused looks from guests and investors. The moment I reached their table, I grabbed a chair, spun it around, and sat down with a smirk of my own.

"Hope I’m not late," I said smoothly.

Zara stiffened, her blue eyes widening in surprise. "Snow?"

Kaid arched a brow, a slow smirk playing on his lips. "Well, well, if it isn’t the ex-husband crashing the meeting."

I ignored him, my gaze locked onto her.

"I heard this meeting was important," I said, tilting my head. "And since I have investments in the werewolf and Lycan business world, I figured I’d sit in."

Zara’s jaw clenched. "This isn’t your business."

I leaned forward, resting my elbows on the table, voice dropping into something only she could hear. "You are my business."

Zara’s breath hitched, but she quickly masked it, sitting back in her chair.

Kaid exhaled dramatically, swirling his wine glass. "This is adorable. Really, it is. But unless you’ve suddenly decided to support Zara’s new company, I’m afraid you’re in the wrong room, Zephyr."

I clenched my jaw. "Who says I won’t? She is my wife. I’ll do"

Zara’s eyes flashed with irritation. "Oh, please." She turned fully toward me. "You expect me to believe that after everything, you suddenly want to invest in my business?"

I smirked. "I don’t expect you to believe anything. But let’s make one thing clear." My gaze flickered to Kaid before settling back on her.

"I’m not letting you walk away that easily."

For the first time, Zara looked uncertain. And Kaid? Well, he just smirked.

Like he was enjoying the game.

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~Zara’s POV~